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This two-hour class will delve deep into the concept of mindfulness in writing and how it can be the gateway to the fullest expression of your creative process (not to mention productivity). There will also be time to write and reflect. Disclaimers Please note that you will receive your Zoom link via email 24 hours before the start of this class. If you enroll in this class less than 24 hours before it begins, please either send us a message or email us at programs@sandiegowriters.org to request your link. Please be advised that it is best to register at least a week before the start of a class to help our instructors prepare and ensure that it does not get canceled or rescheduled. Policies regarding registration, refunds, cancellations, etc. can be found on our policies page. If you would like to provide feedback regarding this class, please feel free to complete an evaluation form. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-10-mindfulness-into-writing-with-puja-shah/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

The weapons include U.S. missiles for Patriot air defense systems already in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also said he had a "productive" call with President Trump.

Required by Congress, the reports no longer single out things like rigged elections or sexual violence against children as human rights violations.

The Blazing Laptops Write-a-thon is THE big annual fundraiser for San Diego Writers, Ink (SDWI). On June 22, 2025, writers will write in person at Lestat’s Hillcrest from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Writers seek pledges from sponsors to help raise money for San Diego’s favorite literary arts organization. We provide the space and writing prompts for those who want them. All of our participants write the day away! Additionally, incentives and prizes are given for people who raise the most money for SDWI. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/all-programs/blazing-laptops/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

Ready to expand your writer’s toolkit? This workshop dives into figurative language—similes, metaphors, personification, synesthetic language, and more—as powerful techniques to add flair and dimension to your prose. Through creative exercises and practice with reverse engineering examples, you’ll analyze figurative language on a technical level and study what makes it successful. Using what you learn, you’ll practice creating your own examples. Learning objectives: By the end of the workshop, participants will… Have a framework for developing their own figurative writing style Learn to how to analyze effective figurative writing Be able to identify different types of figurative writing techniques Ideal for creative writers of any genre who want to broaden their stylistic options and elevate key moments in their work. Visit: https://writeyourstorynow.org/classes-workshops/2025-06-22-beyond-the-literal-with-jamie-li/ SD Writers Ink on Instagram and Facebook

The San Diego Padres were terrific at Petco Park this season, going 52-29 on their way to an NL wild card. It was a different story on the road.

Get ready to relive the golden era of disco with Endless Summer, the electrifying tribute band led by powerhouse vocalist and former Sony Orchard label artist, Miko Reed. Hailing from San Diego, this high-energy ensemble celebrates the legacy of the Queen of Disco, Donna Summer, delivering her top hits alongside anthems from fellow disco legends like Gloria Gaynor, Diana Ross, and ABBA. With dazzling costume changes, dynamic choreography, and a full band that can include horns and percussion, Endless Summer promises a night of non-stop dancing and nostalgia. Miko Reed on Facebook / Instagram

"Not everything powerful is loud," Brittany Howard says when asked what the reunited band members wanted to explore with their new music. "Not everything quiet is vulnerable."

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2 p.m. on KPBS TV. Test cook Lan Lam makes host Julia Collin Davison a Korean classic, Japchae (Sweet Potato Starch Noodles with Vegetables and Beef). Tasting expert Jack Bishop talks about vinegars from around the world. Test cook Dan Souza makes host Bridget Lancaster savory Beef Ho Fun.

Matchbox Twenty Too is the longest-running Matchbox 20 tribute in the U.S., playing at park concerts, casinos, fairs, and other large venues since 2014. The band has toured in southern/northern California, Arizona, Texas, Indiana, and Ohio. Notable performances include KUSI San Diego News and the Santa Clarita Summer Concert with 4,000 attendees. Don’t miss an unforgettable night of hits like “3AM,” “Push,” “Bent,” “Real World,” “Unwell,” and “Smooth” performed by the one tribute band that perfectly recreates the sound and experience of a live Matchbox Twenty concert—a must-see for any fan. Matchbox Twenty Too on Facebook / Youtube